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Erik Nunn and his wife Tanya are dead, killed in a small plane crash north of Las vegas.


Posted on Sun, 06/29/2008 - 14:21 — by drew99
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A stunning turn of events.  I pray for his family and the four children he and his wife left behind.
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Sun, 06/29/2008 - 17:36 — This is really sad....
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I think that this is terrible news.  I didn't know Erik personally, but I did know Tanya.  Lets not say that we were "friends"....but never the less.  I too am a mother.  My heart goes out to there children and the rest of their families.  May they rest in peace, and be the gaurdian angels for each of their 4 children.  My thoughts and prayers are with them tonight.
Mon, 06/30/2008 - 06:34 — tragic
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Hey all you people who were calling Mr. Nunn a cheat and liar, etc. recently in the blogs regarding his campain do you feel justified now? 
Mon, 06/30/2008 - 07:30 — TAG, was that really
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TAG, was that really necessary? Let's not pull the scabs off of wounds that are starting to heal.
Mon, 06/30/2008 - 16:10 — Necessary
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Since I did not defame Mr. Nunn in the blog, I feel that those persons who were so adamant about prosecuting Mr. Nunn should really feel like big heels-lower than that.  I never read anything in the blog about Mr. Nunn that showed that things were in the healing mode.
Mon, 06/30/2008 - 16:47 — Tag- First of all, those
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Tag- First of all, those people who were tearing him down on here had no idea he would DIE soon thereafter... and second, why would those people rescind what they said just because he died? Does that make their statement any less true? I voted for Erik Nunn, so don't get me wrong, I supported the guy. But however, people are entitled to their opinions, and if everyone held back "nasty" and "bad" thoughts and words just because that person might die soon, then nothing would ever get said. So your comment was asinine. Bye bye world.... or will our hope still hold on?
Mon, 06/30/2008 - 22:01 — Tag just doesn't get it,
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Tag just doesn't get it, this just isn't the forum for such thoughts 
Thu, 07/03/2008 - 09:35 — sorrow and dislike are not mutually exclusive
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Just because I did not agree with Mr Nunn's politcial views and espeically his tatics and taking credit for others efforts does not mean that I cannot fully appreciate the sorrow of the loss to his family nor mourn a life cut short.   
Wed, 07/02/2008 - 20:25 — post condolences
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for all who are interested the Contra Costa Times has a Guest Book for the Nunn's and Wilsons to all whom would like to post condolences.  Hopefully, most of the bloggers will send their blogs of heart felt sorrow and prayers to the Guest Book. Since these blogs are for free speech I choose to say things as I see them. And the things that were said about Mr. Nunn defaming him, etc.  were so awful and now Mr. Nunn within a few months of the awful blogs is gone.  If I would have defamed him in the blogs I certainly would feel like (well very bad, sorriful)  Kinda like a heel now.  And I do not give a hoot what anyone else thinks about what I write!
Wed, 07/02/2008 - 22:49 — Tag
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I'll say it again, one thing has nothing to do with the other.  You can disagree with a person's politics and more without wishing tragedy on them.  What is the matter with you?
Thu, 07/03/2008 - 08:07 — I think we all have to
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I think we all have to understand that Tag was closer to the Nunns than a lot of us and the grieving process is going to be different for those who knew the couple personally.  While I agree that the verbal attacks that take place during elections are not really personal and are just strategy to help your candidate win, separate from this tragedy, I can also understand how difficult it must be for a family or friend to eliminate all the negative things that were said and just remember the good.  I think if you put yourself in Tag's shoes you can understand where those comments are coming from and realize the healing process is different for everyone and everybody needs to be cut little slack to talk about their emotions.  Nobody should take anything personal right now and let people grieve in their own way. 
Thu, 07/03/2008 - 08:45 — BJ
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If you say so................
Sun, 07/06/2008 - 14:13 — DITTO
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"Oh what a tangled web they weave, when they set out to deceive.
Sun, 06/29/2008 - 18:34 — Words can't express the
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Words can't express the grief we felt this morning when my wife and I were told of this tragic loss. The first thought we both had was for their four beautiful daughters and young son. At times like this it is nice to see our communities unite in our outpouring of grief and support for the Nunn family in their hour of need. It is just too bad that it takes a horrific event like this to be the catalyst.
Sun, 06/29/2008 - 20:53 — Very sad
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I pray for them and the young children they left behind.    
Sun, 06/29/2008 - 21:26 — Let us remember, life can change in an instant
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On my way home from work today, I heard that an east county candidate for supervisor & his wife were killed in a plane crash, all I could think was "Please don't let it be Erik & Tanya".  When I saw the KTVU video on the web confirming that is was them AND Craig & Michele Wilson, I started to sob.  They were ALL wondeful people, parents, neighbors & friends and I cannot believe they are all gone.  I was fortunate to have sold the Wilsons and then the Nunns their homes in Oakley back in 2002 and stayed in touch on a limited basis with both familes through PartyLite candles over the past several years.  Please hug your children and remember to tell your family that you love them.  Do it everyday, all the time, because we don't know when our life or that of a loved one will be cut short.  May God take the 7 children who have lost their parents into His Care and forever bless Craig, Michele, Erik & Tanya.
Sun, 06/29/2008 - 22:49 — Craig and Michelle will be
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Craig and Michelle will be truly missed.   Wonderful parents and friends.  Such a great loss. Erik and Tanya, I did not know personnally but will be missed in our community as well.  My prayers  to the families and especially the children.
Mon, 06/30/2008 - 06:53 — Horrible Loss
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We are friends and neighbors of the Nunn & Wilson Families.  We are heart broken for the loss to both of these families.  Our little neighborhood will never be the same.  Our hearts and our prayers go out to ALL of the friends and family they leave behind.  We will miss you dearly......
Mon, 06/30/2008 - 07:30 — Is this really necessary?
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Is this really necessary? His family is devastated and his children are orphans. We should pray for them.   Period.
Sun, 07/06/2008 - 14:35 — What a change of heart.......
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Drew 99,  You were his most vocal ENEMY before the unfortunate plane accident.   That has not gone unnoticed by many.   To those that participated in the  relentless and organized letter writing campaigns....trying to destroy Mr. Nunn's good name  and character recently you should now be ashamed of yourselves, even if your candidate will now be a shoe in." "Oh what a tangled web they weave, when they set out to deceive.
Fri, 07/11/2008 - 17:29 — Just because I didn't like
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Just because I didn't like him, his politics or his methods Im supposed to be glad at his and the rest of his passengers deaths?  Or his orphaned children?   I mean you are a conspiratorial little psycho who sees black helicopters but that does not mean that I'd be happy at your passing.  Get a life.  Take your Meds.
Tue, 07/22/2008 - 08:46 — Mise binishike al pi ha-shem
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Your letters in the newspapers, the UCBN emails etc.. There are pics&videos and many  eye witnesses regarding the Blackwater helicoptor along with two other helicoptors. I am not at liberty to discuss it. You seem to be violent and bi-polar at times look in the mirror. As originally posted my thoughts , prayers and support are with the Nunn family.
Mon, 06/30/2008 - 09:21 — Bless them all
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I lost my husband 4 weeks ago and have screamed at everyone from God to Satan and everyone in between.  My life has changed forever.  I'm an adult and can't deal with this so my heart goes out to all these babies left behind without their loving parents.  I wish I had some profound words of wisdom but I don't.  All I can say is that I will keep these babies in my thoughts and prayers and hope they will find the peace that I have yet to find. 
Mon, 06/30/2008 - 11:26 — I am so sorry for your loss
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I am so sorry for your loss futbllwmn and for the Nunn and  Wilson families..............all are in our thoughts and prayers.........
Mon, 06/30/2008 - 16:51 — So sorry for your loss
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You are in my heart and prayers Futbllwmn.  Thinking of you today...
Mon, 06/30/2008 - 20:49 — stay strong
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You'll get through this tough time; there are people out here who are praying for and thinking about you too. 
Mon, 06/30/2008 - 11:45 — Tag
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One thing has nothing to do with the other.  We'll pray for these young families..............and for you and your insensitivity.
Mon, 06/30/2008 - 12:39 — Tag
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Exactly right, imjustsayin!!!!!!
Mon, 06/30/2008 - 13:37 — In Shock and Heartbroken
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I didn't have the pleasure and honor of knowing Craig and Michelle but I was a lifelong friend of both Erik and Tanya. Thank you everyone for your support and prayers. I think I can speak for the family and their children, and tell you that this means so much to them. Our thoughts and prayers are not only with both family's involved, but with all of you out there who have been affected by this tragic loss.
Wed, 07/02/2008 - 14:05 — I didn't have the pleasure
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I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Craig and Michele, but I did know Erik and Tanya. They were such amazing people. Erik is the pastor who married my husband and I and their 3 daughters were the flower girls in my wedding. I went to their church through out high school and know first hand what a wonderful role model Tanya was to young women. My heart goes out to their children. I know that Erik and Tanya have an amazing spot in heaven and are guardian angels for their kids.

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